Hulopoe Bay Beach, Lanai

Hulopoe Bay Beach at a Glance

Head over to Hulopoe Bay where you’ll find Lanai’s delightful treasure. A much-loved spot, Hulopoe Bay is Lanai’s most popular swimming and picnicking beach. Take a quick ferry ride from Lahaina, pack a picnic lunch and make a day trip out of it. The facilities are all here – picnic tables, showers and restrooms.

Crystal clear waters invite snorkelers to observe the brilliant reef marine life below, a testament to the success of the marine life conservation district here. Hulopoe Bay is a protected marine preserve, so visitors are asked to take only pictures and leave only bubbles. Also, no ship is allowed to anchor in this bay. Turtles and spinner dolphins are frequently observed here.

Hulopoe Bay is quite long and crescent-shaped and bordered on either side by boulders. The ocean bottom slopes off quickly, so novice swimmer should be cautious. There’s usually some surf present, ideal for bodyboarding or surfing. Small rip currents sometimes form as well. On the bay’s east side is a lava terrace that has several large tidal pools, all of which are home to an abundance of marine life.

There is also a famous resort, the Manele Bay Resort located on a scenic bay overlook, if you’re hoping to spend a little more time in this romantic spot and want to add “pampering” to your to-do list. To the left of Hulopoe Beach, you’ll find another of Lanai’s most talked-about beach spots, Shark’s Bay.

Hulopoe Bay is located on Lanai's south coast. If you arrive on Lanai with the ferry from Maui, its within walking distance from Manele Bay, where the ferry arrives.

Hulopoe Bay Beach in Bullet Points

One of Lanai's best-known beaches, ideal for swimming, snorkeling and diving
Protected marine perserve
Several tidal pools on east end of bay

Hulopoe Bay Beach Facilities (top)

Restrooms
Showers
Picnic tables

Hulopoe Bay Beach Water Activities

Swimming
Snorkeling
Diving

Hulopoe Bay Beach Location

Address: Manele Bay Dr., Lanai City, Lanai 96763

Hulopoe Bay Beach Map (top)

Hulopoe Bay Beach Weather (top)

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Location: Lanai City, HI, US
Wind: 9 mph N
Humidity: 67%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in falling
Sunrise: 6:33 am
Sunset: 5:49 pm Sat
Hi: 79°F
Low: 69°F
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Low: 69°F
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.

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